Manufacturing Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Development & Optimization

* Coordinate project work and problem-solving activities related to current and newmanufacturing processes.
* Develop, implement, and validate processes, methods, tooling, equipment, and controlsfor the manufacture of products and components, ensuring optimal cost, quality,inventory levels, and capital investment.
* Support all phases of prototype development and builds, from concept through fullimplementation.
* Prepare manufacturing studies to determine optimal manufacturing cost, quality, andinventory levels and evaluate feasibility of new or existing products, processes, ormaterials.
* Recommend the most practical and economical manufacturing solutions, includingimprovements to materials, labor, tooling, equipment, and related factors.

Technology, Tooling & Equipment

* Maintain strong familiarity with robotics, tooling and fabrication, finishing, assembly,machine design, and related manufacturing technologies.
* Participate in the selection, approval, development, and validation of tooling and
equipment to support manufacturing requirements and product design intent.
* Research, evaluate, and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies toensure products are manufactured in the most capable and cost-effective manner.
* Ensure the plant continuously pursues the latest technological advancements to supportbusiness objectives.

Product Design & Cross-Functional Collaboration

* Actively participate in product design activities to ensure optimal productivity and cost.
* Recommend alternative designs, materials, or processes as needed to improve
manufacturability.
* Serve as a technical liaison for product design and engineering matters, helping resolveissues while maintaining positive relationships with customers.
* Serve as a technical resource for process changes and problem-solving committees,ensuring product design intent is maintained.
* Work closely with production teams to ensure key performance metrics are achieved.

Communication, Training & Implementation

* Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders impacted by projects andoperational changes.
* Issue clear operating instructions as required and provide periodic status updates to keepteams informed.
* Coordinate the implementation of new processes and lead or support training activities.
* Ensure all tooling and processes can consistently produce required products withindefined quality and timing expectations.

Quality & Compliance

* Actively pursue quality improvements within the manufacturing process.
* Maintain familiarity with PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, and IATF 16949requirements.
* Establish and verify Poka-Yoke (error-proofing) systems to prevent defects and processvariation.

Additional Responsibilities

* Participate as a member of SDT and/or Pre-Launch Teams for new programs, as required.
* Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
* Complete all required training as mandated by Adient and its customers.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
* 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related manufacturing role(automotive experience is a plus).
* Candidates without a degree must have 8-10 years of relevant manufacturing
experience.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

* Strong working knowledge of product design and assembly as applied to manufacturingprocesses using PFMEA principles.
* Proven ability to implement manufacturing processes, methods, tooling, equipment, andcontrols that support cost, quality, inventory, and facility investment goals.
* Experience creating processes and procedures to support budgetary targets and
performance metrics.

Practical knowledge of:
* GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
* PFMEA
* Control Plans
* Process Flow Diagrams
* Operator Instruction Sheets
* Experience troubleshooting with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 5000 and ControlLogix software isa plus.
* Proficient with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Soft Skills

* Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and time-management skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions in a fast-paced manufacturingenvironment.

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